Y Letters From the Front Describe July Fourth Joy
A wartime letter from Charles Talbot at Base Hospital No. 27 in France recounts Fourth of July celebrations, meals, and camaraderie. He mentions a Distinguished Service Cross notice for McKinney, news from Rochelle and Paris, and reliance on friends Moore and Mac for tobacco and funds.
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J.P. Moore
Rochelle
Herald
Paris
States
K. of C
France
Stars and Stripes
Y. M. Coa
Moore
Mac
Avoid Arrest urges carrying final classification card
Rumor swirls in DeKalb county exemption offices that Secret Service agents may be sent to find unregistered men. Officials say nothing official. they advise registered men to carry their final classification cards at all times to avoid arrest if questioned.
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DeKalb County
Exemption Board
Secret Service
De Kalb Man to Represent Northwestern on Wage Fight
W P Mulrogan a De Kalb native now a C N W train dispatcher in Chicago has been chosen by C N W train dispatchers to represent them before the Washington wage commission. He departed Sunday with his wife, who will stay until negotiations end, then they tour the east visiting New York City and Niagara Falls while his Washington work aims to form a working conditions schedule and seek higher pay.
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W. P. Mulrogan
de Kalb
Chicago
C. & N. W. Railroad Company
Washington, D.C
Mulroyan
New York City
Niagara Falls
Washington
Women as Girls Asked to Register
Pranks and enrollment cards for the United States Student Reserves have arrived at the Commercial club offices. Anyone may register at the public rest room from now until August 11, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Telephone 162. The government will rely on student nurses to fight disease at home, to care for those injured in war industries, and to prepare to serve when needed, abroad or at home.
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United States
Commercial Club
Tom McCann Recovers After Threshing Machine Mishap
DeKalb man Tom McCann, injured when his limbs were caught in a threshing machine cylinder Saturday noon, is resting and thankful his injuries are not more serious. Witnesses call it a miracle he survived without fatal harm.
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Tom McCann
DeKalb
Judge McEwen Presides Over Circuit Court Session in Sycamore
Judge Harry McEwen sits in for Judge Dwane Carnes in Sycamore circuit court. Morning divorce hearings proceed and a receiver is appointed for the Inter-township Telephone Co, in which H B Wagner of Hinesley has an interest, with other cases disposed.
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Harry McEwen
Sycamore
Circuit Court
Duane Carnes
Inter-township Telephone Company
H. Bb. Wagner
Hinesley
Manpower Bill Introduced in House Today
Washington August 5 report notes a manpower bill aiming to expand the draft was introduced in both the House and Senate. The House version was referred to the military committee but is unlikely to reach consideration before the House reconvenes August 19, according to Chairman Dent.
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Ualted Press
Washington
BD. C
House
Senate
Dent
Lee County Committee Adopts Candidacy Resolutions
The senatorial committee of the Sth district met at ER. W. Smith's Lee County offices. Members ER. W. Smith R. W. Mitchell and F. W. Geamuankst adopted resolutions for two candidates for district representative.
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Sth
Dixon
ER. W. Smith
Lee County
R. W. Mitchell
Tamplco
F. W. Geamuankst
Casualty List Grows as Washington Announces 706 Names
The War Department released 407 names today with 299 more ready for tomorrow as part of the Franco American offensive casualties. Illinois figures include Killed in action and Died of wounds with several named residents among the listed cases.
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War Department
Washington
United Press
Washington, D. C
Illinois
K. Lehman
Chicago
E. E. Pierson
A. F. Johnson
Momence
H. E. Hillabrant
Assumption
M. H. Anderson
McLeansborough
J. Durand
Springfield
H. F. Hucke
A Miller
Dahlgren
R. Noel
Paris
M. A. Barr
S. Beckford
A. S. Meyer
Lebanon
J. J
Gave Us the Devil and Wartime Loyalty Debate
Hinckley Review editor defends reporting on pre German question and wartime loyalty in Hinckley. The piece notes readers’ fury over yellow paint windows for the Geranium Club and pledges to tell the truth while avoiding naming individuals. The discussion centers on patriotism and vigilance as war casualties mount.
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Hinckley
Uncle Sam
Letters Tell News Today of Neuman Boys
The C Neuman family in a joyful update learns from Myer and Joe Neuman serving overseas. Joe reports July 2 noting wound healing and good care in a modern hospital while Myer claims excellent health and active service in Ne ranee with a cheerful photo accompanying the letter.
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Neuman Boys
C. Neuman
Myer
Joe Neuman
Joe
Myer Neuman
Neranee
DeKalb Boys in East Ready for Departure
In a August 1 1918 letter from Port Williams Missouri soldiers of the 12d Artillery Battery A report they are well and busy with packing and unloading their property. They express eagerness to head overseas and send greetings to DeKalb friends. Corp Robert Thyberg Private Arnold Jacobus and Private Percy Oderg sign the note.
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Port Williams
DeKalb Chronicle
DeKalb
Robert Thyberg
Arnold Jacobus
Percy Oderg
Malta Creston Road Closed for Lincoln Highway Work
A. M. Marvin announces the Malta Creston road along the Lincoln highway is closed due to cementing work under federal and state supervision. Travelers are advised to use the south road instead.
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Malta
Creston Road
GO South
A. M. Marvin
Malta Creston
Public Library Seeks Books for Servicemen Overseas
DeKalb Public Library reports a Washington appeal from the American Library Association for more books for men overseas. Popular titles include Zane Grey Rex Beach and O. Henry. Over 50000 books have been sent overseas with hundreds of thousands more needed for six dispatch offices shipping to France.
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DeKalb
Washington
France
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Registration Next Month Urges Speedy Manpower Bill Action
Provost Marshal General Crowder warns Congress not to delay the new man power bill as 15 million Americans aged 18 to 21 and 32 to 45 face September 5 registration. House and Senate leaders plan rapid passage with hearings by Baker and General March to follow. Local note reports visitors to Woolworth's in Elgin.
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Crowder
Congress
United Press
Washington, D
House
Senate
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Dent
Baker
House Committee
General March
Germans Discouraged by Marne Defeat Riots Reported in Berlin Markets
Berlin newspapers describe despair after the Marne defeat with rumors of Kaiser's assassination and Hindenburg death. Authorities threaten penalties for spreading rumors as riots in market places challenge police. Ludendorff and Hindenburg statements aim to bolster morale amid rumors of a September decisive blow.
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United Press
Berne
Switzerland
Marne
Berlin
Tageblatt
Kaiser
Hindenburg
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Ludendorff
Fremdenbuut
Notice to Red Cross Workers Urges Prompt Reporting
The garment sections have received about ten large quotas and urge ladies who enlisted to report to the workroom at once. This month requires more work than the prior two months as the boys at the front advance quickly. Garments may be taken home to finish.
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Red Cross
Ralph Judd Comes Through Safely Again
Gunnery Sergeant Ralph Judd son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Judd sends news he has come through the fighting in good health and safety. He served with the marines in major battles and promises a letter home. In June Judd earned honor for holding a position after officers were wounded. The DeKalb community takes pride in his wartime record.
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Ralph Judd
Elmer Judd
Judd
DeKalb
Hubbards Receive Two Letters From France
Judge and Mrs. A. E. Hubbard hear two letters from their son Everett who was killed in action in France on July 14. The messages reflect his consistent terse style with lines that carry more meaning for his family.
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France
Judge
A. E. Hubbard
Everett
Elmer Wagley Describes France Duty Thrills
Elmer Wagley reports to relatives about his wartime service in France. He recalls watching for German shells then diving into shell holes about every 15 minutes. He also mentions alleged German atrocities. A separate note reports a Sycamore motor trip to Elgin by Mrs. D. M. Murphy and Miss Gyneth Hunt and Miss Priscilla Middleton.
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Elmer Wagiley
France
Elmer
D. M. Murphy
Gyneth Hunt
Priscilla Middleton
Sycamore
Elgin
Maple Park Lad Recalls July 4 Battle With Australians
A Maple Park letter from Arthur Beverly describes a July 4 battle where Americans and Australians went over the top. He notes 1,000 prisoners taken with few casualties, a mile and a half advance, tanks, planes and heavy artillery, and praise for allied comrades as the 33d division first real servicemates.
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Arthur Beverly
Maple Park
33D
Aunt Em
Mary Smith
Chicago
French Resist German Push Across Vesle Front
Allied forces report stiff German resistance along the Vesle as French patrols cross the river with machine guns and supplies. Maizon west of Reims sees heavy fighting. LaGrange farm is mined. Bazoches and Joncherry establish two Vesle bridgeheads. Since July 15 Hindenburg has deployed 87 divisions totaling about 1,044,000 men.
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Vesle
Maizon
Reims
Vauter Farm
LaGrange
Chierry
Paris
France
Bazoches
Joncherry
Fismes
Hindenburg
Marne
Americans in France report renewed shelling and advances
German artillery and machine gun fire increased along American lines near Fismes and Vesle as patrols cross the Vesle and advance from Fismes toward Mareuil en Dol, while American forces probe Boche positions in rain. Casualties are reported slight as towns endure widespread destruction.
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France
Fismes
Vesle
United States
Mareuil-en-Dole
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Charles FH. Talbot
U.S
le Suide
PW. Greenaway
the Chronicle
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U.S. A
Germany
North Western
Tom M’cann
M’ewen
Bub Klein
Dekalb Boys
East
Dekalb Public Library
Sackley
Tell OF
Hubbards
Elmer Wagley
Maple Park Lad
Battlefield
Filmes
Boche
Aisne
Bulletin
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London
England
The
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the First Trust & Savings Bank
DeKalb, Illinois
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